Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 My husband smokes. I hadn't thought about things getting "saturated" with oxygen. I guess that means he shouldn't stand near the drapes and blow smoke rings at 'em! Just kidding!!! ;-) Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 ... speaking of no more candles.... that choice didn't hurt me at all. I absolutely LOVE the flameless candles...have you tried them? I'm scared of gas. We are all electric but as much as I love cooking with gas...I would make my choice not to. Lots of differing opinions on this topic. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Cooking with gas Barbara...NO NO NOWe had to pass on a great house because it had a gas stove!YOU should not be cooking on a gas stove or gas Bar B Que grill!Let someone else do the cooking. Or change out to an electric stove.I don't even have candles in the house any more!You should be more than 5 feet from an open flame.O2 is an accelerant..it causes flames and fire to become larger ! Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Barbara wrote: Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering....B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sher, I do have some of the flame less unscented wax candles. I really like them. a few even came with timers ! Good old QVC again! Z fibriotic NSIP/05 Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Sher Bauman wrote: ... speaking of no more candles.... that choice didn't hurt me at all. I absolutely LOVE the flameless candles...have you tried them? I'm scared of gas. We are all electric but as much as I love cooking with gas...I would make my choice not to. Lots of differing opinions on this topic. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. Nasturtiums Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! ----- Original Message ----- From: Zion To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 9:13 PM Subject: Re: Cooking with gas Barbara...NO NO NO We had to pass on a great house because it had a gas stove! YOU should not be cooking on a gas stove or gas Bar B Que grill! Let someone else do the cooking. Or change out to an electric stove. I don't even have candles in the house any more! You should be more than 5 feet from an open flame. O2 is an accelerant..it causes flames and fire to become larger ! Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Barbara wrote: Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering.... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hi Barbara, Yes I cook with gas and have not had any problems. I agree with Beth and Joyce, just use common sense and some of the techniques they suggested and you should be fine. I must admit I never heard about furniture getting saturated with O2. Bon Apetite! Adrienne Subject: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:35 AM Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Beth, I agree with you. I also have used gas all my life and wouldn't really know how to use an electric stove successfully. It is safe provided you don't do anything not wise. Adrienne Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:51 AM Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen.. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove.. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Adrienne, It's a controversial question obviously and everyone has been told different things by different authority figures. A person only has to assume the level of risk that they are comfortable with. As I said, I've had gas all my life. My next door neighbor in NY was FDNY and he told me, 'just treat the oxygen and fire combination with respect and caution." Please remember everyone that oxygen itself is not flammable. It supports the burning of other objects. In other words it feeds an existing fire. It won't burn by itself. I would never tell someone who wasn't 100% comfortable with gas to use it. It's your home and you have to be able to live there without fear. Enjoy your evening everyone! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 8:31:47 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Beth, I agree with you. I also have used gas all my life and wouldn't really know how to use an electric stove successfully. It is safe provided you don't do anything not wise. Adrienne From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:51 AM Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen.. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove.. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Z .....yeah, can't beat QVC. I didn't know about timers, I'll have to check those out. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: Cooking with gas Barbara...NO NO NOWe had to pass on a great house because it had a gas stove!YOU should not be cooking on a gas stove or gas Bar B Que grill!Let someone else do the cooking. Or change out to an electric stove.I don't even have candles in the house any more!You should be more than 5 feet from an open flame.O2 is an accelerant..it causes flames and fire to become larger ! Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Barbara wrote: Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering....B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 If y'all will google oxygen explosion. there are some very interesting things that we should all be aware of. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Adrienne, It's a controversial question obviously and everyone has been told different things by different authority figures. A person only has to assume the level of risk that they are comfortable with. As I said, I've had gas all my life. My next door neighbor in NY was FDNY and he told me, 'just treat the oxygen and fire combination with respect and caution." Please remember everyone that oxygen itself is not flammable. It supports the burning of other objects. In other words it feeds an existing fire. It won't burn by itself. I would never tell someone who wasn't 100% comfortable with gas to use it. It's your home and you have to be able to live there without fear. Enjoy your evening everyone! BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Adrienne Bishop <eggie5909 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 8:31:47 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Beth, I agree with you. I also have used gas all my life and wouldn't really know how to use an electric stove successfully. It is safe provided you don't do anything not wise. Adrienne From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:51 AM Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen.. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove.. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 OMG. My new house is gas everything. If I cook and not use my o2 is that safe? Are you all saying that people with concentrators can't use gas? I use a concentrator, upstairs, at night only. Of course, there is no heat on this time of year. I don't want to change to electric...well, can't! I'm not moving again!!! Ach....Joy > Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering.... > > B > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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